Ms. Shelia Neal Obituary in Atlanta at Grissom-Clark Funeral Home

Obituary For Ms. Shelia Neal

In profound sorrow we announce the passing of Ms. Shelia Neal. Celebration of Life will be Tuesday September 13,2022 at 11:00am St. Phillip AME Church. Viewing will be Monday, September 12, 2022 from 2:00pm-6:00pm.

Shelia Alberta Neal, daughter of Dianne (Neal) Arrington and Emory Malcom, was born in Monroe, Georgia on October 20, 1963. She was the eldest of five children -- one sister and three brothers.

The family moved to Atlanta when Shelia was a small child. Later she attended Bass High School and participated in the Band and excelled in math graduating in 1981.

She found joy in numbers, her love for math allowed her to find a way to use her knowledge and experience at various companies in the metro Atlanta area. Her final employment was with Atlanta Public School (APS) System, where she worked in various accounting positions in the District; her final position was as Purchasing Supervisor.

Shelia gave her life to Christ at an early age and during her adult years she became a member of Saint Philip AME Church, where she joined the Soprano section of the Sanctuary Choir. Shelia was devoted to her family and would arrange holiday dinners with family and friends. She was known for selecting fun games and exciting prizes, which we all enjoyed. Her hobby was playing cards as her favorite past times (Bid Wiz, Poker and Blackjack).

Shelia loved her children, but she adored and was proud of her grandchildren and this could be seen by the way she cared for them. They affectionately call her “Nana” and she meant the world to them. Shelia was also like a mother-figure to her siblings, always guiding and would discipline them with love when needed.

Shelia made her transition from this earthly home to her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, maternal and paternal grandparents.

Sheila, a loving mother and grandmother, will forever be remembered and leave to cherish her memory - a devoted mother, her children Demario Phillips and Seantesa Weems; grandchildren Amirr Phillips, Saniyah Britt, and Camille Wortham; sister Tammy Merrell; brothers Gregory (Yolanda) Neal, Dexter Brown, Xavier Grimes, and a host of nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, and other close relatives, Church family and friends.

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To the family of our Shelia Neal...we send our deepest condolences for your loss. We will miss Shelia, we so appreciated her spirit and her kindness. We will keep her family in prayer for God's amazing comfort during your grief. Debra Joseph Atlanta Public Schools

To Your Children Grandchildren and Family, I will miss Shelia calling me and talking like we had talked last night, even though it may have been months or a year, but that's the Beauty of Friendship,no matter how much time has passed. I Thank God for allowing me to know his Angel. Love your Friend(and RealEstate Agent) Tracey Wilson

To the Children, Parents, Siblings, and other Family Members of Ms. Shelia Neal: We, The Atlanta Board of Education Board Members and Staff share in your loss of Shelia. Shelia touched many of our lives at central office. We share in your grief and want you to know we are praying for you as you get through this time of sorrow. Please accept our condolences for your loss.

Sheila you were a "Real" buddy, road-trip friend! From the first time that I met you until our last conversation on the phone we always had a way to make each other laugh, trying to outtalk each other, talking loud and laughing! I will definitely miss your friendship and laughter. You always kept it 100 (REAL). Until we met again to finish our conversations..... Love your buddy friend Fred Pellum Jr

Sheila you were that light that shined differently than any I have seen. I remember how warm and welcoming you were when I stayed with you and your family while I was attending College. I was a little country boy from Monroe Georgia and you taught me a lot about the slick streets of Atlanta. What a gift you are to your children and loved ones. You will be truly missed and I do love you as I do my own siblings. From me my friend. Rest easy. Your old friend Kevin Broughton.

Oh My Dear Cousin Sheila, You had a sweet spirit that no one could deny, we might didn't see each others often, but when you came around you was always the same meek, sweet and friendly and funny, we surely are going to miss you my dear, my prayers are with your children's, grandkids, your Mother and your sibling, this was a hard pill to swallow, but I am standing on His word where He tells us to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, God will never put more on us more than we can bear, I want say goodbye I will just say until I see you again on the other side, see you later. God always have a purpose and a plan, we just have to be ready when He calls our number...Rest in Paradise, gone too soon and now we have another Angel to watch over us.....
Love Always, Your Cousin Kathy Arnold, Monroe, Georgia

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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